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 effectually, since the one does not surpass the other in depth of invention; there is among them neither assumption of superiority of the one over the other, nor force, dread, or fear; but love, candor, free questionings and answers about everything; all these are defective in us, their elders, when we have intercourse with children, and this defect forms a great obstruction to our free intercourse with them.

13. No one will therefore doubt that one boy sharpens the genius of another boy more than any one else can; consequently, boys should meet daily together, and play together or run about in open places; and this ought not merely to be permitted, but even provided for, with the precaution, however, that they do not mingle with depraved associates, causing more injury than benefit; against liability to this, thoughtful parents may easily guard, by carefully observing the kind of society in the neighborhood, and thus not permitting their offspring to be contaminated.